How far is Topton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Topton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Topton and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topton and Pittsburgh.
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Start on West Franklin Street
27 m · 7 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Home Avenue
87 m · 11 sec · North Home Avenue
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Turn left onto Centre Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · Centre Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1932 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Topton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Topton Road
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Continue on Long Lane Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Long Lane Road
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Continue on Long Lane Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Long Lane Road
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Continue on Old US Highway 22
2951 ft · 1 min · Old US Highway 22
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Turn left onto Krumsville Road
135 m · 10 sec · Krumsville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
31.9 mi · 37 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Topton and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Topton and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Topton to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from Topton and 136.6 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Topton and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 225.74 mi (363.3 km).
#1 Topton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,061 |
| Coordinates | 40.5034300, -75.7013000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $39.31 | $78.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.24 | $88.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.66 | $95.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.53 | $115.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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